Frequently Asked Questions

What types of situations should I report?

You are welcome to report a concern (a suspicion of ethical or illegal wrongdoing, even if you are not certain whether the issue has occurred) or an incident (something that has occurred and that you have experienced, witnessed, or have knowledge of occurring). You may also use the “Ask a Question” feature to seek general guidance and advice pertaining to the Code of Business Conduct (CoBC), related corporate policies and/or applicable laws.

Why is it important to report concerns and/or incidents?

We all have the right to work in a positive environment, and with that right comes the responsibility of acting in an ethical manner and letting the appropriate people know if someone is not doing so. Violations of the CoBC, corporate policies or the law threaten the assets and reputation of onsemi. By reporting your concerns, you are helping us ensure the matter is handled professionally, appropriately and in a timely manner that minimizes risks to employees and the company.

May I report a concern or incident about which I am aware to someone directly?

If you know of or suspect any behavior you believe may be in violation of the CoBC, corporate policies or applicable laws, we encourage you to report the matter as soon as possible. There are a variety of ways you can report your concerns as follow:

• Talk to your manager or supervisor
• Contact a Business Ethics Liaison (visit the Ethics page via the intranet/SharePoint for a list)
• Email the Chief Compliance Officer, CCO@onsemi.com
• Email ethics, ethics@onsemi.com or compliance, legal.compliance@onsemi.com
• Contact any member of the Human Resources, Law, or Security Departments

What if I am afraid to report a concern?

At onsemi, we have a firm non-retaliation policy (employees may review SOP1-29) intended to encourage and protect good faith reporters. This means that any victimization or retaliatory behavior is prohibited against those who report a concern, seek guidance or participate in an investigation. We believe it is important to create an environment where employees are not afraid to speak up about issues, and it is to everyone's benefit for such concerns to be resolved in a professional and timely manner.

If you believe someone is retaliating against you for sharing your concerns or for participating in an investigation, please report it immediately to one of the resources mentioned above.

What is NAVEX?

NAVEX is an independent, third-party service provider that has been retained by onsemi to administer the Helpline and EthicsPoint, our preferred case management application.

What is EthicsPoint?

EthicsPoint is a comprehensive and confidential reporting tool created by NAVEX to assist onsemi employees, representatives and business partners in reporting concerns or seeking guidance regarding the CoBC, related corporate policies and/or applicable laws.

Where do these reports go? Who can access them?

Reports are entered directly on the EthicsPoint secure server to prevent any possible breach in security. EthicsPoint makes these reports available to members of the investigation team who are assigned to review the report. Each of these team members has had training in keeping these reports in the utmost confidence.

May I file a report from home and remain anonymous?

A report from home, a neighbor’s computer or any internet portal will remain secure and anonymous. An internet portal never identifies a visitor by screen name and the EthicsPoint system strips away internet addresses so that anonymity is maintained. Plus, EthicsPoint is contractually committed not to pursue a reporter’s identity.

I am concerned that the information I provide EthicsPoint will ultimately reveal my identity. How can you assure me that will not happen?

The EthicsPoint system is designed to protect your anonymity. However, if you wish to remain anonymous, you, as a reporting party, need to ensure the body of the report does not reveal your identity by accident. For example, you should refrain from including verbiage such as, “From my cube next to Jan Smith…” or “In my 33 years…”.

What if I want to be identified with my report?

There is a section in the report for identifying yourself, if you wish to do so.